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But if they’re all dull, they’re just expensive kitchen props. You’re better off owning one sharp chef’s knife than a whole drawer of neglected blades. I’ve seen $300 knives that couldn’t slice through memory foam. If you want a paperweight, go to the train tracks and grab a rock. If you want a knife, keep it sharp. People often ask me: “Is a cheap knife worth sharpening?” Well, a dull knife isn’t worth having. Either get it sharpened or toss it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d44aebf16d601a0ac53bec/10201e10-44c7-4b8e-91f8-598134e4f0a7/Screenshot+2025-05-18+at+6.44.49%E2%80%AFpm.png The Knife Blog - 5 KNIVES EVERY HOME CHEF NEEDS - Who can sing, dance, act, and is trusted by all of America? Your chef knife…and Beyoncé. Beyoncé is your all-purpose superstar. She’s the first knife off the wall (get a magnetic knife strip—you're an adult) and the last one rinsed in the sink. With 8–10 inches of blade and legs for days, this knife does 80% of the work. Why you need it: Chops, dices, slices, and even kind of juliennes when you're trying to impress someone on a date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d44aebf16d601a0ac53bec/5fae39a2-2ce8-439b-89be-27fc85e47a3f/betterchefsknife.jpg The Knife Blog - 5 KNIVES EVERY HOME CHEF NEEDS - MY CHEF KNIFE RECOMMENDATION: Cangshan Kita 8” - $130 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d44aebf16d601a0ac53bec/2a1ec029-0e2b-4238-81da-c865656287d6/Screenshot+2025-05-18+at+6.49.41%E2%80%AFpm.png The Knife Blog - 5 KNIVES EVERY HOME CHEF NEEDS - We’re getting into the role players now. The paring knife is the gritty defender taking on all the tedious tasks Beyoncé won’t touch. Small, precise, perfect for peeling, trimming, and delicate slicing. Why you need it: You can’t peel an apple with a machete. (Hey, stop that. You just thought about trying it. 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(hit me up) Why you need it: Saves your sourdough (and your dignity.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d44aebf16d601a0ac53bec/b0d2bbc8-5ac8-4d3e-b4f8-7919b499c978/Screenshot+2025-05-18+at+6.59.32%E2%80%AFpm.png The Knife Blog - 5 KNIVES EVERY HOME CHEF NEEDS - MY BREAD KNIFE RECOMMENDATION: Columbia Cutlery Black Offset Bread Knife - "Sandwich Knife" 9" Blade — $15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d44aebf16d601a0ac53bec/4b36a90d-f511-4439-9ce4-e5a8332e7fff/ChatGPT+Image+May+18%2C+2025%2C+07_08_57+PM.png The Knife Blog - 5 KNIVES EVERY HOME CHEF NEEDS - The team is down 10. It’s late in the third. Suddenly, you need to trim a slab of meat. All hope is lost—until … “YIPPEE-KAY-YAY, MOTHER Ffff—” *I swear, if there’s a ten-year-old reading this, I’m gonna lose it. The boning knife checks into the game, trims all the meat, and jump-starts the team's comeback. You won’t need your boning knife for every meal but when you do, he’s the only one you can count on. 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Why you need it: Sandwiches, fruit, avocados, rogue wedges of cheese. 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